Char - the island

Sourav Sarangi, India, 2013

Duration

88 Min.

Language

OV Hindi

Subtitles

english

Video Quality

480p

Available in

Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein

Summary

Char is an island in the river that forms the border between India and Bangladesh. It is there that a boy named Rubel and his family live, along with others who lost their homes. The island emerged like a gift that the river gave to the people as a refuge after it tore away their native village when the water levels rose. But this gift is built on sand, a fleeting environmental reaction after the dam upstream was put into operation. Out of necessity, the people – much like the birds – have made use of this new terrain and built up a contraband business.

Char - the island

Sourav Sarangi, India, 2013

Duration

88 Min.

Language

OV Hindi

Subtitles

english

Video Quality

480p

Available in

Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein

Summary

Char is an island in the river that forms the border between India and Bangladesh. It is there that a boy named Rubel and his family live, along with others who lost their homes. The island emerged like a gift that the river gave to the people as a refuge after it tore away their native village when the water levels rose. But this gift is built on sand, a fleeting environmental reaction after the dam upstream was put into operation. Out of necessity, the people – much like the birds – have made use of this new terrain and built up a contraband business.